Thursday, 23 July 2015

Where to Eat in Fuentes de Andalucia, Seville, Spain

The Rural Countryside Surrounding Fuentes de Andalucia, Sevilla

Authentic Spanish Food in the Town of Fuentes de Andalucia

The rural town of Fuentes de Andalucia, less than an hour's drive from the capital of Seville, is a pretty but less visited town in the area. As such, nearly 100% of bar and restaurant patrons here are local. A refreshing change from the tourist traps that inhabit the larger more popular destinations, you're guaranteed an authentic experience with a visit to just about any locale in el pueblo. The Yum List takes a look at Bar Manchego, Restaurante el Montañes, and has a home cooked meal in the town too! Both restaurants are family run places radiating warm hospitality, down-to-earth tasty food, and wallet-friendly prices. Here's a photo journal of some of the iconic items we savoured:

Complimentary Shots to Make the Bill Go Down Easier - love this custom!

Home Cooked Spanish Cuisine in Fuentes de Andalucia

Now, if you're lucky enough to get to know one of these locals, they may even invite you to their home for a meal. The Yum List was in such luck and here we share with you some delectable home cooking.

17 comments:

Seville and the Andalusian horses!Ole ole ole!What splendour.The bar scene with the men all drinking. This bought back memories!I found that all similar local bars like this one - the proprietor suppliedfree nibbles for the patrons - strangely with a salty tang - the reasonof course is obvious - ha ha.The food was not really of the highest standard but then these bars were not a 5 star Shangri-la bar!! I got a severe case of the "TROTS' from one barbut it was in San Sebastian way up north on the Spanish/French border.

Oh those magnificent horses - the Andalusians - the noblest of steeds.Of course Vienna is where you see them at their most famous venue!

I might be a little slow to catch on, but I'm starting you get the feeling that you're a horseman Colin. :-) Those bars were great sources of diversion for us - wonderful conversations - although I'm not 100% sure on the accuracy of the stories being told.Hasta manana El Cordobes. ;-)

Yes - the Pony Club kid when young.Also went on small droves with the cattle to the railyards when on the property. Loved mustering time etc.Ah we were once young,eh?Even rode across paddocks - 7 miles to school when in primary school.No "lollipop" people in those days - and strange as it may seem noneof we youngsters got lost!!!The main rule was - "Shut the bloody gates or ELSE"!But I never had a ride on a magnificent Andalusian.CheersColin ( dreaming of the Spanish Academy in Vienna)

The "caracoles" in your photos...my father used to eat something similar, perhaps it is the same thing. He called them "winkles". I used to cringe watching him. LOL! :) I, like Ken, am also new to many dishes here, but the presentations are very nice and your photos are beautiful!